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American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

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The Financial Fallout of Being Deactivated from Delivery Work

Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons.

By Nick Keppler

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DoorDash Announces ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Partnership With Klarna

DoorDash said the arrangement with the financial tech service Klarna would allow customers to defer payments on orders such as takeout from restaurants, makeup and electronics.

By Amanda Holpuch

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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber